“Although we haven’t received the product, it appears from a photograph that unfortunately on this occasion a kidney, and not a brain as claimed, was not removed in the preparation process.

“We’re very sorry about Mr. Langoo’s experience and while there was no health risk, we agree it was unsightly.

“We will be carrying out a full investigation and providing him with a gesture of goodwill.”

It seems that the student won’t be using the goodwill in the form of the coupons any time soon. “I never want to eat KFC again … I’ll eat chicken at home, where I can see how it’s been prepared,” he said.